The Cardax FT Controller 6000 is a powerful modular, intelligent field controller for processing, storing and communicating large amounts of data in real time, independently of the Cardax FT Command Centre server. Cardax FT Controller 6000 The Cardax FT Controller 6000 features The Cardax FT Controller 6000 can The Cardax FT Controller 6000 is a core straightforward system architecture support up to 16 GBUS devices. component of the Cardax FT platform providing powerful and flexible for integration. It provides distributed configuration. Relationships can be The Cardax FT Controller 6000 intelligence in the field, managing configured directly between Cardax architecture supports the Cardax FT access control and security functions. In FT Controllers. For example, inputs on Remote Arming Terminal for intruder addition, it has the ability to physically one Controller can be monitored and alarms and the PowerFence Trophy FT enforce business rules, be aware of its controlled by another Controller. Fence Controller and Keypad for environment, communicate with other integrated perimeter security. systems nearby and make enriched The modular design of the Cardax FT access decisions based on variables from Controller 6000 provides a cost-effective Integrating Cardax Readers these systems. approach to engineering a Cardax FT The Cardax FT Controller 6000 supports system. Up to ten doors can be controlled the following Cardax IV door readers: The Cardax FT Controller 6000 is one of with the Controller 6000 dependent Cardax Prox (Mifare, 125, TIRIS) the key integrated components for on the Reader Module variant, reader Cardax Prox Plus (Mifare, 125, TIRIS) Cardax FT systems. technology and site configuration. I/O Cardax Prox LR (TIRIS) functionality is provided via the Controller Cardax Swipe (Magstripe) Cardax FT Controller 6000 variants and and Reader Modules and expansion Cardax Swipe Plus (Magstripe) Reader Module hardware: options are available. Cardax FT Controller 6000 Cardax readers and cards provide Cardax FT Controller 6000 High Spec (HS) The Cardax FT Reader Modules superior encryption and communication Cardax FT 8R Module The Cardax FT 4R Module is capable of compared to open industry standard Cardax FT 4R Module supporting up to four Cardax readers. formats. The Cardax FT 8R Module is capable of supporting up to eight Cardax readers. www.cardax.com From the suite of security systems
Connecting Third Party Readers The four states monitored (using The Cardax FT 8-Input Expansion The Cardax FT 4R Module is capable of two 4k7 ohm resistors or optional supports 8 inputs per board while the supporting two Wiegand format readers configurable end-of-line resistance) Cardax FT I/O Expansion supports 8 directly. The Cardax FT 8R Module is are: inputs and 4 outputs per board. The capable of supporting four Wiegand Open Cardax High Density I/O Expansion format readers directly. Closed supports 16 inputs and 16 outputs per Short Circuit (Tamper) board. Monitoring Inputs and Controlling Open Circuit (Tamper). Outputs The Cardax FT GBUS URI supports 8 The Cardax FT 4R and 8R Modules have The inputs on the Cardax FT 4R and 8R inputs, 2 outputs and 1 Cardax or on-board inputs and outputs, which Modules can be used to monitor: 1 Wiegand format reader and the can be used for door monitoring and Access controlled doors GBUS URI Wiegand variant supports 2 control, or for general I/O functions. Intruder detection (i.e. Passive, Infra- Wiegand format readers only. The Cardax FT 4R and 8R Modules Red detectors, glass break detectors) monitor and report the state of the Monitored doors Distributed Intelligence and Data balanced inputs, and make decisions to Equipment alarms Storage switch output relays, if required. Any other devices that provide a Distributed intelligence is a significant clean switch contact. feature of the Cardax FT system The Cardax FT 4R Module has 12 The on-board relays may be used for: architecture. All Cardax FT field devices balanced inputs and 4 relay outputs Access controlled doors connecting to Cardax FT Controllers on-board, which can be expanded with Alarm outputs, e.g. to activate sirens can operate independently of the field devices (refer to Input/Output Control outputs, e.g. to switch on air Cardax FT Command Centre Server. This Expansion Options). conditioning ensures that if the site experiences Time activated outputs, e.g. to switch network communications problems, full The Cardax FT 8R Module has 24 on lighting. operation of access control and alarms balanced inputs and 8 relay management is maintained. outputs on-board, which can be Input/Output Expansion Options expanded with field devices (refer to The on-board number of inputs and Access decisions are made Input/Output Expansion Options). outputs can be expanded with the independently of the Server, based on following input-output expansion the individual s identity, the area and options: time they are attempting to access, Cardax FT 8-Input Expansion as well as what competencies (e.g. Cardax FT I/O Expansion inductions, training, licences, security Cardax FT High Density I/O clearances etc) are required for access Expansion to that area and whether or not the Cardax FT GBUS URI (Standard or person holds these competencies. Wiegand variant)
The relevant fields of the cardholder The communications between the It is recommended that installers database, alarm configuration and Cardax FT Controller 6000 and the attach a back-up power supply to the security parameters are downloaded Cardax FT Command Centre uses TCP/ Cardax FT Controller 6000 so it can to the Controllers allowing for instant IP over an Ethernet network. The continue to operate for at least 24 access and alarm control decisions. Cardax FT Controller 6000 provides a hours in the event of a mains supply standard 10/100 connection point. failure. The back-up power supply All events and alarms are date and A 1Gb Ethernet support option is can be monitored by connecting relay time stamped before being sent to the available for connection with Cardax FT outputs. These can then be monitored Cardax FT Command Centre Server. Command Centre and other Cardax FT using the inputs on a Cardax FT Each Cardax FT Controller 6000 is Controllers. A Dual Ethernet port option Controller 6000 with a 4R or 8R Module capable of buffering events should is available for additional Controller or a connected field device. communications with the Command network redundancy. Centre fail. The Cardax FT Controller Dial-Up 6000 will transfer the buffered events A USB 2.0 expansion port is available The Cardax FT Dialler is an additional to the Command Centre automatically for offline software upgrades. device that plugs into the Cardax FT when communications are Controller 6000 RS232 Port to support re-established. Peer-to-Peer Communications dial-up capability. The Cardax FT Controller 6000 can The database is capable of supporting communicate directly with other Dial-up enables the Cardax FT up to a maximum of 500,000 card Cardax FT Controllers. The peer-to-peer Controller 6000 to be located remotely records and 80,000 events for access communications enable the Controllers enabling it to transmit information: control functions. to communicate with each other at scheduled times over a LAN/WAN using TCP/IP for the when the event buffer is becoming Communications purposes of monitoring, back-up and full The communications between the control. in response to certain events such as Cardax FT Controller 6000 and GBUS alarms for off-site monitoring. Devices use RS485 Cardax GBUS This significant feature provides protocol. extensive flexibility and efficient Dial-up can occur via an ISP, reducing system configuration. For example, communications costs. Likewise, the The communications between the a Cardax FT Dialler resident on a Cardax FT Command Centre can be Cardax FT Controller 6000 and Cardax Controller 6000 can be configured to programmed to dial a Cardax FT readers use a proprietary format transmit events originating from any Controller 6000 in response to (Cardax IV) requiring 4-core cable. Cardax FT Controller to a remote alarm configuration changes or when an Third party readers communicating via monitoring station. operator initiates a request. the Wiegand format use a 6-core cable connection. Refer to the Cardax FT Dialler section later in this datasheet.
Key Features of the Cardax FT Controller 6000 High Spec and 8R Module
Software Upgrades Arming (setting) and disarming configured to enable the elevator The Cardax FT Controller 6000 can be (unsetting) of alarms can be floor select buttons in an elevator enhanced in the future via software implemented according to a time car. Inputs on a Cardax FT Reader I/O upgrades. These software upgrades schedule, via operator overrides, by Interface or Cardax FT I/O Interface can be implemented through Cardax FT authorised cardholders at Cardax can be configured to monitor which Command Centre. Cardax FT Controller readers, by keyswitch control, or by the floor is selected providing destination 6000 software upgrades do not Cardax FT Remote Arming Terminal. reporting to minimise the opportunity noticeably affect door access. The Cardax FT Remote Arming Terminal of more than one floor being selected. also enables users to monitor alarms in The ability to download software over the field. Refer to the Cardax FT Remote The flexible design of the Cardax FT the network means enhancements can Arming Terminal datasheet for more Controller 6000 enables it to be be easily and quickly installed in the information. configured for almost any elevator future. control situation. Entry and exit delays can be configured A USB 2.0 full speed port provides the to give the cardholder time to enter or The configuration is limited only by option of securely loading an offline leave the premises. Full event details, combinations of the following: Controller s software via USB memory including the cardholder s name, are Up to 75 elevator levels per elevator stick. recorded for arm/disarm operations at shaft the Command Centre. Up to 2 elevator shafts per Cardax FT Data Security Controller 6000. All data over the network between the A relay output may be used to indicate Cardax FT Controller 6000s (inter- the arm / disarm status of a particular controller) and the Cardax FT Command alarm zone. Centre server uses 256-bit AES symmetric encryption and RSA-1024 bit authentication. Intruder Alarms The Cardax FT Controller 6000 provides sophisticated intruder alarm management, making separate intruder alarm systems unnecessary. Intruder detectors connect directly to the I/O devices supported by the Controller Elevator Control The Cardax FT Controller 6000 provides elevator access control. Card readers may be installed in elevator cars to provide restricted access to floors. When a Cardax Prox Plus reader is installed, the cardholder can be prompted to enter their PIN before access is granted. Floors may be unlocked (i.e. the elevator floor select 6000 so alarms can be raised at the button enabled) on a time schedule. Cardax FT Command Centre. Outputs can trigger actions such as switching Relay outputs on the Cardax FT High on lights when an intruder is detected. Density Expansion board can be
Typically each elevator car requires one card reader and one relay output for each floor select button. If destination reporting is required then one input is required for each floor select button in each elevator car. High level elevator interfaces are also available. Cardax FT Controller API Events can be sent to and received from third party systems within the Cardax FT Controller 6000 using the Cardax FT Controller Application Programming Interface (API). It is ideal for interfaces to third party systems such as DVR, and duress systems. Refer to the Cardax FT Controller Application Programming Interfaces datasheet. Power Supply Required The Cardax FT Controller 6000 runs on 13.6V DC+-15% allowing a standard battery backed 12V power supply to be used. The system monitors the power supply for power low, power high and power fail. Cardax FT Cabinets Two Cardax FT Cabinets are available to accommodate the Cardax FT Controller 6000 and I/O Devices: Cardax FT Cabinet Cardax FT Dual Cabinet The Cardax FT Dual Cabinet is available with or without a power supply. Refer to the Cardax FT Cabinets datasheet for further information. Clock The Cardax FT Controller 6000 contains its own battery backed real-time clock. The clock is synchronised with Cardax FT Command Centre at least once per hour. Managing Different Time Zones and Daylight Savings When the system is configured, each Cardax FT Controller 6000 is assigned an local time zone, relative to Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC). This includes daylight savings settings.
Connectivity Diagram
Cardax FT Dialler Cardax FT Dialler Dialler to support off-site alarm The Cardax FT Dialler will dial-up on The Cardax FT Dialler enables remote monitoring and operate as a back-up demand, for example when an alarm alarms management in conjunction dialler for other Cardax FT Controllers occurs or when the event buffer of the with either the Cardax FT Command on site. Cardax FT Controller reaches a pre- Centre the head-end of the system, or defined threshold. with an alarm monitoring company. Contact ID Protocol is supported for off-site alarms monitoring. The Configuration The Cardax FT Dialler also enables Cardax FT Dialler facilitates off-site Remote alarms monitoring using the on on-demand connection between monitoring by transmitting alarms Contact ID protocol and the dial-up the Cardax FT Command Centre to remote monitoring stations using connection to the server are set up in and remote Cardax FT Controller industry-standard Contact ID format. the Cardax FT Command Centre. 6000, for configuration and security management. Using Contact ID, the Cardax FT Dialler They can both be configured to dial can be configured to: on the occurrence of an alarm. In this The Cardax FT Dialler and Cardax FT Dial on the occurrence of specific scenario, dial-up to a remote alarm Controller 6000 can be configured to alarms or events monitoring station occurs first followed dial via both of these methods on the Provide periodic test transmissions up with dial-up to the server. occurrence of an alarm. (24 hour test and configurable line test) Housing and Power Communications Dial on the arming (setting) / Each Cardax FT Dialler is mounted The Cardax FT Dialler dials out to disarming (unsetting) of alarm zones. on top of its respective Cardax FT the Cardax FT Command Centre or Controller, which is housed in the the alarm monitoring station over Dial-up Connection to Cardax FT Cardax FT Cabinet. The Cardax FT Dialler telephone lines. Importantly, the Command Centre is 13.6V DC powered and can share the Cardax FT Dialler is able to seize the The Cardax FT Dialler can be used to same power source as that provided for phone line to transmit alarms, when facilitate communications between the the Cardax FT Controller. the line is shared with a normal phone Cardax FT Command Centre server and or other device. Cardax FT Controllers located at remote sites. This dial-up connection can be The peer-to-peer communications used for remote site configuration between Cardax FT Controllers enables including access control for a Controller fitted with a Cardax FT cardholders and alarm configuration. Cardax FT Dialler Where quality and reliability is our guarantee!!